Senior Communication Program Director

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in an integrated communications or corporate communications role with a bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree and 13+ years of experience.
• 10+ years of managerial experience (people/projects/programs)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver communications plans and tactics with measurable outcomes, using multiple channels.
• Proven ability to deliver impactful organizational communications, as well as experience in external communications (PR, media relations, branding, thought leadership).

Nice to Have

• Medical technology/medical device industry experience
• Clinical or regulatory communication experience
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across a variety of functions and with all levels of management and employees.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively counsel business partners, manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and excel under pressure.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field

About Medtronic


Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)